The field trip of Pond Farm Pottery is designed to let students discover the magic of the place and the influence of the natural surroundings on Marguerite Wildenhain’s work. We provide guided explorations, prompts and materials to work on paper, make prints, and create designs on clay. We’ll gladly discuss any specific focus teachers might be interested in and will do what we can to include that input in our planning.

By taking such a creative approach, we want to spark curiosity in the students about this significant cultural site and newly minted National Historic Landmark, as well as the personal life story of Marguerite – one of exile, resilience, hard work, and self-sufficiency.

Marguerite Wildenhain was the first woman master potter to graduate from the Bauhaus. She emigrated to the United States in 1940 and lived and worked at Pond Farm for over 30 years teaching hundreds of her students about life, focus, crafts, and nature.

Reservations are best made four weeks prior to the date desired.

Please contact Birgit Nielsen, Interpretive Senior Park Aide for Pond Farm, at (707) 869-9177 x 5.

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